Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to FinAdviser.co.za (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.finadviser.co.za (“Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with your use of our Site, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when you fill out forms or interact with us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your interactions with our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: To process your inquiries, respond to your requests, and provide you with the information and services you request.
- To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor our content and recommendations to your interests and preferences.
- To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, if you have opted in to receive them.
- To Analyze and Improve Our Site: To understand how users interact with our Site and to make improvements based on that data.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email communication.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: